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The annual Shell Show hosted by the Sarasota Shell Club will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 10 and 11 in the Potter Building of Robarts Arena, 2896 Ringling Blvd. Exotic and rare shells, artistic exhibits, and educational programs will be among the offerings.
Tennis guru David McIntosh offers lessons at your residence or vacation condo, right here on Siesta Key By Jane Bartnett Tennis anyone? The answer is always yes from David McIntosh “I fell in love with Siesta Key the first time I got here,” said McIntosh. “It’s such a great tennis town. There are at least […]
Fans of touch rugby will enjoy watching the Sarasota Surge Rugby Club in action from 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 18 on Siesta Beach, 948 Beach Rd. Visit sarasotarugbyclub.com for more information.
By Capt. Rick Grassett You may find blues, Spanish mackerel and pompano mixed with trout on deep grass flats this month. You should also find larger trout in skinny water along with reds. Snook will stage around bars and on shallow flats as they make their move towards winter areas. Action in the coastal gulf […]
A press release from the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce, issued the afternoon of Nov. 8:
Famous Crystal Classic festival set for Nov. 11-14 on Siesta Beach By Hannah Wallace The Siesta Key Crystal Classic International Sand Sculpting Festival is back again this month, Nov. 11 through 14. The annual event, which returned last year after a pandemic-related hiatus, showcases professional sand sculptors from around the world, working their magic on […]
Few areas are better for exploring by wave runner than Siesta Key and the Intracoastal Waterway By Jane Bartnett “This is a happy business. Wave runners are really fun,” said Siesta Key Jet Ski owner Frankie Longenbach with a big smile. The Pennsylvania native, who holds a degree in structural engineering from Penn State, took […]
By Capt. Rick Grassett Fishing should turn on this month. Schools of reds will begin to break up and scatter on shallow flats. There should also be good action with snook and big trout in shallow water. Snook will gorge themselves at night around lighted docks in the Intracoastal Waterway. There should also be good […]
By John Morton “It’s the most amazing experience you’ve ever had.” That’ how pilot Mark Montgomery describes his helicopter tours over Siesta Key, and he does so emphatically. “Even though I go up in the sky over the area all the time, I still get goosebumps. And my customers’ reactions still always amaze me,” he […]
The big boats at Bayfront Yacht Works & Marina await those looking to explore the area’s waterways in style By Jane Bartnett Ahoy! Have you always dreamed of being the captain of your own boat? If you don’t happen to have your own private yacht awaiting your arrival, the folks at Bayfront Yacht Works & […]